The controversy between Jesus and his contemporary religionists about 'sinners' is of central concern to the gospel story. This book brings a fresh analysis of Luke's presentation of Jesus' relationship to the 'sinners' and the Pharisees, as well as investigating the role this complex of relations plays in his telling of the gospel drama. Was the seeking of the lost a new or revolutionary aspect of ministry introduced by Jesus? Could Jesus' relationship to 'sinners' have been so dramatic and offensive as actually to ...
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The controversy between Jesus and his contemporary religionists about 'sinners' is of central concern to the gospel story. This book brings a fresh analysis of Luke's presentation of Jesus' relationship to the 'sinners' and the Pharisees, as well as investigating the role this complex of relations plays in his telling of the gospel drama. Was the seeking of the lost a new or revolutionary aspect of ministry introduced by Jesus? Could Jesus' relationship to 'sinners' have been so dramatic and offensive as actually to distinguish him from the mainstream of religion in his day? These questions are raised in the context of the Lukan historical milieu of the first century
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